[TWIAR] TWIAR Edition 705 General Release
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Sat Oct 14 15:58:45 EDT 2006
This Week in Amateur Radio - Edition # 705
Air dates: 10.14 06 > 10.21.06
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Here is a summary of the news items and special features covered in
Edition #705 of "This Week in Amateur Radio", North America's only satellite-
delivered, on-the-air audio news magazine service, for the week ending
October 21, 2006.
This week's edition of This Week in Amateur Radio comes to you anchored by
Mike Gorniak, NM7X, from our mid-west news bureau in Central Minnesota,
by Scott Westerman, W9WSW, from our new mid-west news bureau in Des Moines,
Iowa, by Mark Phillips, G7LTT, reporting from our news bureau in New York,
City, by Duane Whittingham, N9SSN, reporting from our mid-west news bureau
in Macomb, Illinois, by Greg Barker, reporting from our news bureau in
Detroit, Michigan, and by George Bowen, W2XBS, at our news headquarters in
Albany, New York.
THIS WEEKS PROGRAM RUNNING TIMES:
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* FULL VERSION of This Week in Amateur Radio runs 113 minutes.
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* HEADLINE NEWS VERSION of This Week in Amateur Radio runs 59 minutes.
SPECIAL PROGRAM NOTES:
* Closed circuit advisory and weekly program promos are available as
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CONTENT:
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Stories covered and special features in This Weeks edition:
01. The FCC releases the long-awaited "Omnibus" Amateur Radio Report & Order.
02. The ARRL seeks input on the new FCC Report & Order rule changes.
03. BPL Orders exceed FCC jurisdiction and authority, league court filing says.
04. The FCC seeks comments on the WRC-2007 recommendations.
05. President Bush makes amateur radio a part of national emergency comms.
06. Update: CB murder suspect is released.
07. Unlicensed FM radio broadcast pirates fined $10,000 by the FCC.
08. AMSAT upgrades its new Project Eagle satellite system.
09. Working Amateur Radio Satellites with Bruce Paige, KK5DO.
10. The FCC allows unlicensed devices on spectrum vacated by TV broadcasters.
11. Over-the-horizon radar is being heard on the low bands.
12. Special event station listings.
13. The Gateway 160 Meter Net Report with Vern Jackson, WA0RCR.
14. Weekly propagation forecast.
15. Technology news and commentary with Leo Laporte.
16. The Ancient Amateur Archives with Bill Continelli, W2XOY. "Fallen Flags"
17. The Random Access File with Bill Baran, N2FNH. "Community Radio 1610"
18. Tower Climbing & Antenna Safety with Greg Stoddard KF9MP.
19. Tacoma Washington Radio Club, W7DK, celebrates 90th birthday.
20. Nominations are open for 2006 ARRL International Humanitarian Award.
21. China says that the number of amateurs in its borders is growing.
22. RCA active TV set top antenna is found to be source of interference.
23. New York City to build new all digital emergency radio system.
24. Courage Handi-Ham System Up-date with Pat Tice, WA0TDA.
25. PBS's new ACE station automation system hits some rough ground.
26. Radio St.Helena special event will take place on the shortwave bands.
27. The FCC elevates its Homeland Security Office to bureau status.
28. KIBS-FM is fined for off-frequency operation, spurs found.
29. The FCC cites California company for marketing non-certified wireless gear
30. Digital Spread-Spectrum hand helds coming to your local Walmart.
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